Tales of Moderation

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Season 1992
Album [[Album {{{album_num}}}: {{{album_name}}}|{{{album_num}}}: {{{album_name}}}]]
Aired February 22, 1992
Written by Phil Lollar
Directed by Phil Lollar
Produced by Unknown
Sound Design by Bob Luttrell
Music by Unknown
Prev: The Scales of Justice
Next: Isaac the Chivalrous

[edit] General information

Albums: Album 13: It All Started When...

Theme: Moderation

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 and Luke 18:18-25

[edit] Summary

Whit gives Connie a book that tells three stories of moderation.

[edit] Plot

It all started at Whit’s house. Connie is there, helping him clean out his garage. There, she notices something: Although Whit is wealthy and owns lots of property, he chooses to live in a modest home. Connie asks Whit about it. She wonders why he doesn’t live in a way that better suits his financial status. Whit tells Connie that wisdom and experience have taught him that it’s much better to exercise moderation and live more simply.

Connie isn’t convinced, so Whit gives her a book of three tales, which explains his reasons for living like he does. The first tale is about two farmers. The first farmer lives frugally through good times and doesn’t suffer through bad times. The second farmer lives it up during the good times and has nothing when famine strikes. Whit’s second tale is about a man who surrounds himself with every expensive and modern appliance available in order to become truly independent. Unfortunately, the man finds that his appliances soon start controlling his life, literally. Finally, Connie reads the story of a rich, young prince who asks a great teacher what he must do to gain eternal life. The teacher tells him to sell all his possessions and give them to the poor. The young prince leaves sadly, he loves his wealth more than he loves anything else.

The point is made, Connie understands the importance of moderation. In her prayers that evening, she thanks God for giving her a wise friend like John Avery Whittaker.

[edit] Discussion Questions

  1. Connie felt that since Whit was wealthy, he should live like it. Do you agree?
    1. Why or why not?
  2. What were Whit’s reasons for living simply?
  3. Why is it important to practice moderation?
    1. How can you practice moderation in your life?

[edit] Cast

Characters Actors
Bill (b) Walker Edmiston
Connie Kendall Katie Leigh
Ethel Blight Katie Leigh
Jesus Walker Edmiston
John Whittaker Hal Smith
Morty Blight Hal Smith
Tedd (b) Will Ryan

[edit] Notes

  • This episode was used in Radio Scripts, Volume 2.
  • As unbelievable as it seems, “Tales of Moderation” was the only AIO episode where a talking toaster appears.

[edit] Reviews

[edit] Quotes

[edit] Resources

Tales of Moderation on whitsend.org

Tales of Moderation on AIOHQ.com

Tales of Moderation on AIO Soda Fountain

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